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Ah thanks, man. Maybe I should charge an admission fee and open it up to the public. LOL. Completely kidding of course. I seen collections that could drown mine but I'm pretty happy with what I have.
@@GQJedi I've seen collections bigger than yours too but presentation is more important to me than volume, I'm personally more impressed with a really nice display where the figs are in little vignettes that reflect the source material than a giant cluttered mess that doesn't allow each piece to shine on its own.
Well I appreciate your thoughts and kind comments, Sir. Thank you. I just love making scenes with all the figures that I have. There's nothing better in my opinion.
I restored all my ships as well. Salon care 40 and a lizard UVA light from petsmart brings these back to new. Since I had to use reproduction stickers anyway with my X wing, I opted to make it red 5 and not red 3.
Agree 100% about the decals. As long as they look good and satisfy the collector’s aesthetic and display, then who cares? It should elicit the same emotional response when viewing.
I think there is a certain mindset that reproduction anything Kenner Star Wars somehow devalues all Kenner Star Wars items, including somehow their own collections. It’s really weird though because reproduction stickers don’t seem to be a big deal to folks collecting vintage GI Joe or transformers. I also restore 80s and 90s arcade machines and the general consensus among that community is that it’s best to keep things original if possible, as things can only be original once, but if that’s not possible then you use reproduction. Let’s face it, these paper Kenner stickers are the first thing to go. I just wish that there were good quality screen printed options out there.
I agree. The SW collecting community is super hard core and a bit overboard when it comes to these toys. Especially the repro debate. It's laughable. Zac Paris on Ebay is the best I've seen when it comes to repro decals for Kenner Star Wars.
@@GQJedi I’ve heard his stuff is great. I’ve bought mostly from this guy out of Kansas City, just because I didn’t want to wait for shipping from Australia. I think this guy uses a cricket to cut the decals. His stuff is pretty good, but your always going to be able to tell the difference between a print from an inkjet or laser printer vs an old school screen printed item. They are way better then a half rotten sticker though that’s for sure. I’ve tried all sorts of ways to save these vintage stickers myself. Cleaning them with lighter fluid only takes you so far. I’ve even tried applying a layer of wax from birthday candles to them (google make wax paper) and you just can’t save them most of the time. NOS stickers rarely come up and when they do they are insanely expensive. I get their point on reproduction guns to a certain degree, but I don’t understand those points when it comes to perishable items like stickers or the replacement foam for the Dagobah playset and the Death Star trash compactor foam.
I hear you. Shipping times from Australia can be frustrating. For me I want to put things back into a pristine order by any reasonable means necessary and surely won't let other collectors plot my course of action. Not a chance. The weapons are tricky, you are right. I was just chatting with another collector about this very issue today. But as someone in the hobby you have to educate yourself on what you are collecting. The decals and foam though...get real. That's just nonsense to complain about sourcing those things out to complete a toy.
Some great suggestions. I know a lot of people frown on repro, but I put a repro cape on the Obi-Wan that I have displayed in my landspeeder, for the exact reason you mention here: I don't want to ruin a real cape by having it all crumpled up in the speeder for years and years.
Makes sense, Doug. Nice moves. Although you can absolutely straighten a real cape with hot boiling water, why bother when you can just use an alternative like you have done. I would have gone your route if I had an repro capes in my hands. To date I don't have any repro stuff except a few decals, playset foam and whatever pews come with the Stan Solo figures. But I like your thinking just the same. Protect the OG Kenner!
I think that's one of the best reasons to use repro. I store all my vinyl capes separate from the figure so they don't get all messed up. I don't see repro as that big a deal. Hell, I made my own from an old lawn chair. The vinyl on it was actually the perfect thickness AND color! And my Obi-Wan looks great with it on. :)
I've rescued a very badly crumpled and ugly Vader cape - by gently ironing/pressing it under a Teflon sheet (on low heat) - it allows heat through but will not stick or melt the cape. I was stunned at how nice it came out. I only tried it as the cape was so badly damaged - but it worked out! I also cleaned it in warm soapy water initially to get rid on the grime and sticky residue from tape 'mending' - I left the tears/rips, but once it was flattened out with the heat they seemed to join back together (at least to the eye).
You know putting these capes in hot water will also loosen up the wrinkles. That much is true. Soapy water or even lighter fluid will take away most adhesives or junk like ink from plastics. Works wonders.
Agree 100% on not putting the vinyl capes on figures in vehicles. That's sorta kinda why I bought an Obi-Wan (show) retro style Vader, so I can display it in a TIE Adv. I do the same thing as you do, the Imperial officers and AT-ST drivers don't get a gun. So, in a sense, those figures are complete. I don't see the need to go after the weapons for AT-ST drivers anyway, especially since the Endor Leia blaster is so damn expensive. For those people who don't want to stretch out Dengar's hand having him hold his own rifle, what I do is put a Bespin blaster in his hand and put the Dengar/snowtrooper rifle on his back. The handle fits between the hand and the leg and the other handle over the shoulder. It works with some figures. It's sort of a Kenner hack I discovered. I love the way it looks on TIE pilots. :) Your figures look great as always, love the display. :) Thanks for the video
Pretty interesting video about your thought process on display methodology. I noticed no appearance of Slave Leias “stunt double”….another Spaceballs reference.
Great tips man! I like your idea about taking the capes off. Also cool with repro stickers on old ships. That Yoda foam rocks! I am definitely okay that!
I love your channel and I could not agree more when you said that you will do what you want to with your own figures. There is such a toxic element to the collecting community and I will always collect the things that I love and treat them how I want to. Please keep up the great work!
Thanks, Mike! You gotta do you. Always. That's how I live my life and how I treat my collection. See you this weekend when I review some awesome dioramas!
Noticed the suction cup trick holding up Han in carbonite in your Jabba room. You didn't mention it, but I see it was a good trick (as long as it stays suctioned). I only have one, and its going to go in the prime figure display not with Slave I. Got a nice stand for it from Iain's stands not long back. I keep promising to get my stuff on display this year. Going to start with wall mounted cases for my prime figures. That should be happening soon. Turning the Wreck Room back into a Rec Room. It's suffered a decade and a half of neglect, but gradually restoring it a little each day. After that, I'll need a nice display cabinet for the playsets and vehicles. The trick is finding one to house lareg items like the Death Star and Ewok Village. The journey continues....
Sounds like things are getting interesting for you, mate! Stoked for you. "Always in motion is the future" Yoda once said. It's the truth. Enjoy the ride and good luck with the setup!
Ahh, with regards to the weapons, your unarmed 'Death Squad Commanders' (I think their actual designation is Imperial Navy Troops/Marines) - these guys were indeed armed in Star Wars, see the Detention Block sequence where Luke Han and Chewie rescue Leia and I think you see them coming out the back-door of the Endor Station to engage in battle (after being lured out by Han etc etc). Cool video - loads of toys for the boys.
That is true. I guess I think of "my" Commanders as the guys running the planet killing laser beam. LOL. But you are right about the Detention Block guys. Absolutely! And that was a great scene. "Boring Conversation anyway!" HA
Your channel is amazing! I collect vintage Star Wars on my channel and my collection doesn’t look as nice as yours! These tips are great! Also where did you buy your cases for your figures?
I got the stan solo slave leia carded but the potf2 one on display.i got stans oola but went for the vc25 r2d2 with my original jabba.i see no reason not to mix them up and although I've not bleached anything yet, I have no problem in doing it.your display is stunning
Finally found the time to watch this. I, too, have crossed over to the Dark Side of repro (and retro) figures. How can you not love the Stan Solo line? I also frequent Trash Compactor and the Next 17 on Etsy. I’m down to the last few Last 17 figures and/or weapons to round out the line, then on to the rarer ships, playsets, and body rigs. Fun video, brother!
Awesome collection. I think that red astromech at 20:08 was actually owned by the rebels. Maybe Industrial Automation made two of the same😆 I like your Slave 1 display. Going to copy it if you don't mind but also add Lando and Leia. My OG figure collection stopped at the 79 back series. I do have some reproductions of the last 17 and all 8 original Kenner Ewoks but not all 17 original Kenner figures. I don't even have original weapons on all my figures. I had an unhealthy obsession buying multiples of figures to get as many varieties as possible. That plus vehicles chewed up most of my budget so original weapons and accessories had to be sacrificed. I couldn't justify the cost of the battle wagon so I bought the Robin hood version. Just need to get a 3D printed skull because let's face it, the skull is what makes that vehicle so damn awesome.
I get it man. There's a lot to try and collect from the Kenner line. It certainly took me a couple years to track it all down. The Ewok Battle Wagon was one of the last pieces I acquired. And yes, that Skull does make the ride complete. I actually found a 2nd wagon that is missing the skull and the drum. That's it. Debating on whether to complete it or sell it off with some other Kenner stuff I have. Either way, I'm happy to have a complete one in my collection. I honestly really love the Ewoks! :)
@@GQJedi Same here. Have my fingers crossed that Stan Solo will one day give us some new Ewoks. Between the village, catapult, wagon and glider, eight Ewoks is not enough.
Man, I'm totally fine with new Ewok additions. But between you, me and the gatepost, I highly doubt it will ever happen. People either love or hate the Ewoks in any form. But anything is possible I suppose. Let's keep our fingers crossed anyway :)
Fun and informative video GQ, Always love looking at your display and at vintage in general. I did gasp a little bit though when you picked up your A-Wing fighter with your bare hand and not your typical gloved hand.... 😉 Appreciate all the great tips and your willingness to go with aftermarket where applicable. Definitely a good way to fill in gaps and complete vehicles. A+ as always.
The infamous Jedi Luke black gloves. LOL. Shhhh...don't tell anyone. Yes, my line is complete. But when things start to get a little too rough for my liking, I will opt to upgrade when necessary by any reasonable means.
Upgrading is so much fun. When it comes to my figures, I have upgraded countless times. There's a great feeling when you replace a C6 figure with a C8 or C9 figure. Phew!! Thank you. So glad to hear that! Was worried someone on here would find out. Haha.
You know, I don't have any extras made. Is that something that you would be interested in buying/wearing? Maybe if I got enough interest I would have a batch made.
So I have been doing a deep dive into displaying my figures. I am a 50 year old man, that has kept most of my figures over the decades, it's just now I am realizing I am in a place where I can actually display these things. You have some of the best videos online, sure there are others, but they don't look like Aston Kutcher....lol I just wanted to say I love your approach to collecting and displaying, you don't get bogged down into vintage this and that and channel your collection to what you want. The risers are a game changer, so thank you for that. Turns out the guy that sells them, lives in the town I used to live in for almost 20 years...lol Do you have any recommendations for displaying a Jabba the Hut if I don't have the one that came with the base? I was thinking just a flat black rectangle, made out of wood or plastic. Curious what you might suggest? Tonight, I literally just dug my collection out of storage, and looked at some of my figures that I have not taken the time to look in in decades, well that is about to change. Many are going to need a good bath and brushing and of course now some de-yellowing. Again thank you for that. I have two black bookshelves that I just purchased. They are up now, and I will start to prep my collection for display, hopefully this week. I am thinking about making some videos to show how I went from cardboard box to a full display. You have a lot of great stuff, I always had a lot of figures but not a lot of ships. I am looking to recapture some of the creatures, like the rancor that I regrettably sold about 2 years ago and I never owned the Wampa, so I am going to try to find those, without breaking the bank. Your videos are super useful, fun and funny. So I thank you!! Mark
Stoked for you and your ever expanding/evolving collection. I personally like the way I have my Jabba displayed. But I've seen people build their own dioramas or order cardboard backdrops like the ones featured in my newest video. You really can't go wrong as long as YOU like it :) Appreciate all your positive input and thank you for supporting the channel !
I'd like to suggest 2 possibilities- 1. That back in 1978, a vinyl cape would have been much more pliable than how they are today. 2. They cut the cape for the box photo.
The vinyl capes are amazing but they do have their limitations to some degree. Honestly, I think they only get in the way for figures like these, when you are seating them into a vehicle or "sitting" position. Otherwise, I can see no fault with their production or effectiveness come "playtime".
In hindsight, Kenner really should have made replacement weapon packs. A baggy of rebel blaster, pop up sabre would have been good. But prob not that much money in it for them in reality.
Also, it would be good to see your thoughts on displays for ppl with limited space. I don't have a whole room free, and rotate mine round. I also don't have room to display ships etc, which is good for my wallet I guess 😀 Though I'm working on some stands/cases that will allow me to store and take out to display easily, and have some printed backdrops for them.
Kenner did make replacement weapon packs if I'm not mistaken. They also would ship kids accessory replacements if you lost yours back then. Any parts that were missing could be had for toys back in the day. You just had to mail them and tell them what went missing. Kenner Really Did Care! :)
My thoughts are this : Do what you can with what you have. Like all collecting, there is no official rule. You gotta work with what you've got. Plain and simple. Plenty of collectors swap out & rotate their collection pieces. It's the only way you'll ever see said items if you have limited real estate. It's what I would do. Luckily, I am not in said boat and have the luxury of displaying my whole collection with the exception of 3 pieces. The B-Wing, the grey Jabba Dungeon and my First 12 Action Stand. The rest of the entire collection is out in the open for viewing. Thank the Maker! I feel blessed.
@@GQJedi and didn't know about the weapons packs, but I didn't grow up in the states,and I know most mail away stuff was only available to the US. I know I could have used a few replacements back on the day!
I don't have any problem with reproduction accessories completing a figure / vehicle / play set. An individual would've been on drugs to think that I'd hand over $150 dollars for a tiny vintage weapon. I'd rather spend that kind of cash on more figures. One thing I won't ever do, is touch up the figures with paint. That's a step too far for me. Personally, I'm also wary of the peroxide option. Who knows what kind of long-term damage it may do to the vintage plastic? Best be cautious and not try it, imo. It's not worth the risk. "Yellowing" can't be helped. These toys are old. You've a lovely singing voice. Not nearly as lovely as Carrie Fisher's was (Holiday Special). 🤣
Yes, shelling out hundreds for a tiny weapon seems ludicrous. Yet it is a hobby and hobbies can be expensive. So it's all relative and you need to pick your battles. I haven't gotten into painting figures either. Customizing is cool but I'd rather track down a decent looking original Kenner fig than try to spruce it back up with paint. As for the yellowing, it's been awhile since I've done the method as have many other people. I don't see it damaging anything. But to each their own. And I doubt you guys will ever hear me sing again. LOL.
I agree on the peroxide method as it turns the red Imp. insignia orange or yellow on an AT-AT driver, for instance. I agree on not painting an old figure also. :)
You right about the whole "yellowing" thing, even if you do get them kinda cleaned up the chemical breakdown of the plastic will eventually turn them yellow again anyway.
On FB is a seller how ask for a Stormtrooper blaster 20 € a piece and he is selling a bunch of them. I dont now that the Blasters are de Vintage Kenner blasters from Back in the day. He is apperently not a Star Wars Kenner toys lover its for the money so sad People how don,'t care the Kenner Star Wars toys.
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"I'm a grown man, I do whatever I want with my toys!" My new motto.
Works for me ;)
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Thanks, Mark!! Love your enthusiasm. Appreciate your good vibes amigo!
I think my head would probably explode if I ever went to your pad. Such an amazing display of star wars goodness
Ah thanks, man. Maybe I should charge an admission fee and open it up to the public. LOL. Completely kidding of course. I seen collections that could drown mine but I'm pretty happy with what I have.
@@GQJedi I've seen collections bigger than yours too but presentation is more important to me than volume, I'm personally more impressed with a really nice display where the figs are in little vignettes that reflect the source material than a giant cluttered mess that doesn't allow each piece to shine on its own.
Well I appreciate your thoughts and kind comments, Sir. Thank you. I just love making scenes with all the figures that I have. There's nothing better in my opinion.
Love ya channel Star Wars brother. You had me rolling about the part with how you display not giving a shit how others think lol
Thanks, Dude! Glad to hear that I could give you a chuckle :)
I restored all my ships as well. Salon care 40 and a lizard UVA light from petsmart brings these back to new. Since I had to use reproduction stickers anyway with my X wing, I opted to make it red 5 and not red 3.
Red 5...nice moves :)
Thanks for the informative video. 👍
You are most welcome!
Agree 100% about the decals. As long as they look good and satisfy the collector’s aesthetic and display, then who cares? It should elicit the same emotional response when viewing.
Right? If they are Your toys that you plan on keeping, then you should do what makes you happy. End of story.
I think there is a certain mindset that reproduction anything Kenner Star Wars somehow devalues all Kenner Star Wars items, including somehow their own collections. It’s really weird though because reproduction stickers don’t seem to be a big deal to folks collecting vintage GI Joe or transformers. I also restore 80s and 90s arcade machines and the general consensus among that community is that it’s best to keep things original if possible, as things can only be original once, but if that’s not possible then you use reproduction. Let’s face it, these paper Kenner stickers are the first thing to go. I just wish that there were good quality screen printed options out there.
I agree. The SW collecting community is super hard core and a bit overboard when it comes to these toys. Especially the repro debate. It's laughable. Zac Paris on Ebay is the best I've seen when it comes to repro decals for Kenner Star Wars.
@@GQJedi I’ve heard his stuff is great. I’ve bought mostly from this guy out of Kansas City, just because I didn’t want to wait for shipping from Australia. I think this guy uses a cricket to cut the decals. His stuff is pretty good, but your always going to be able to tell the difference between a print from an inkjet or laser printer vs an old school screen printed item. They are way better then a half rotten sticker though that’s for sure. I’ve tried all sorts of ways to save these vintage stickers myself. Cleaning them with lighter fluid only takes you so far. I’ve even tried applying a layer of wax from birthday candles to them (google make wax paper) and you just can’t save them most of the time. NOS stickers rarely come up and when they do they are insanely expensive. I get their point on reproduction guns to a certain degree, but I don’t understand those points when it comes to perishable items like stickers or the replacement foam for the Dagobah playset and the Death Star trash compactor foam.
I hear you. Shipping times from Australia can be frustrating. For me I want to put things back into a pristine order by any reasonable means necessary and surely won't let other collectors plot my course of action. Not a chance. The weapons are tricky, you are right. I was just chatting with another collector about this very issue today. But as someone in the hobby you have to educate yourself on what you are collecting. The decals and foam though...get real. That's just nonsense to complain about sourcing those things out to complete a toy.
Some great suggestions. I know a lot of people frown on repro, but I put a repro cape on the Obi-Wan that I have displayed in my landspeeder, for the exact reason you mention here: I don't want to ruin a real cape by having it all crumpled up in the speeder for years and years.
Makes sense, Doug. Nice moves. Although you can absolutely straighten a real cape with hot boiling water, why bother when you can just use an alternative like you have done. I would have gone your route if I had an repro capes in my hands. To date I don't have any repro stuff except a few decals, playset foam and whatever pews come with the Stan Solo figures. But I like your thinking just the same. Protect the OG Kenner!
I think that's one of the best reasons to use repro.
I store all my vinyl capes separate from the figure so they don't get all messed up.
I don't see repro as that big a deal.
Hell, I made my own from an old lawn chair.
The vinyl on it was actually the perfect thickness AND color!
And my Obi-Wan looks great with it on. :)
Great display!
Thanks, amigo!!
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Oh thanks, Zaydyn! Welcome to the channel. Appreciate your support! MTFBWY!
I've rescued a very badly crumpled and ugly Vader cape - by gently ironing/pressing it under a Teflon sheet (on low heat) - it allows heat through but will not stick or melt the cape. I was stunned at how nice it came out. I only tried it as the cape was so badly damaged - but it worked out! I also cleaned it in warm soapy water initially to get rid on the grime and sticky residue from tape 'mending' - I left the tears/rips, but once it was flattened out with the heat they seemed to join back together (at least to the eye).
You know putting these capes in hot water will also loosen up the wrinkles. That much is true. Soapy water or even lighter fluid will take away most adhesives or junk like ink from plastics. Works wonders.
Really enjoy your collection & the great video tips. Thanks for sharing.
Glad that you like the content. Thanks for your support!
Excellent Star Wars action figure displays and an excellent way to display them! :)
Thanks a lot, Tim. As you know, my collection is my pride and joy. Nothing better than staring at it endlessly and feeling like a BIG Kid :)
I love kotobukiya figures very well made and very detailed but more expensive than black series.
Great video GQJ. Your collection is awesome. You have inspired me to get some Risers to display my figures better. Have a great weekend.
Thanks, man! Go get em. You won't regret the purchase! Thanks, you too!
Another great video of your awesome collection, and great advice, thanks!
Thanks for watching, man! Glad you found it useful;)
Agree 100% on not putting the vinyl capes on figures in vehicles.
That's sorta kinda why I bought an Obi-Wan (show) retro style Vader, so I can display it in a TIE Adv.
I do the same thing as you do, the Imperial officers and AT-ST drivers don't get a gun.
So, in a sense, those figures are complete.
I don't see the need to go after the weapons for AT-ST drivers anyway, especially since the Endor Leia blaster is so damn expensive.
For those people who don't want to stretch out Dengar's hand having him hold his own rifle, what I do is put a Bespin blaster in his hand and put the Dengar/snowtrooper rifle on his back.
The handle fits between the hand and the leg and the other handle over the shoulder.
It works with some figures.
It's sort of a Kenner hack I discovered. I love the way it looks on TIE pilots. :)
Your figures look great as always, love the display. :)
Thanks for the video
Love the Dengar figure hack. Nice moves, man! Thanks for sharing that one :)
Appreciate you tuning in my man! Take it easy.
Pretty interesting video about your thought process on display methodology. I noticed no appearance of Slave Leias “stunt double”….another Spaceballs reference.
Hahaha. Good one ;)
Absolute great, love your Displays ❤️
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You are most welcome, Thomas! Hope all is well with you. Talk to you soon, my man.
It speaks a lot to the quality of Stan Solo that you have to show that the A-Wing pilot is original run.
Yessir.
Excellent video presentation GQ!!
Thank you so much!
Great tips man! I like your idea about taking the capes off. Also cool with repro stickers on old ships. That Yoda foam rocks! I am definitely okay that!
Figured I would share some simple things with you all that might make your collections easier to maintain so to speak.
@@GQJediI picked up some repro foam for my Dagobah play set. It really brings up the enjoyment factor of the play set for me. Good advice from you!
I love your channel and I could not agree more when you said that you will do what you want to with your own figures. There is such a toxic element to the collecting community and I will always collect the things that I love and treat them how I want to. Please keep up the great work!
Thanks, Mike! You gotta do you. Always. That's how I live my life and how I treat my collection. See you this weekend when I review some awesome dioramas!
Noticed the suction cup trick holding up Han in carbonite in your Jabba room. You didn't mention it, but I see it was a good trick (as long as it stays suctioned). I only have one, and its going to go in the prime figure display not with Slave I. Got a nice stand for it from Iain's stands not long back. I keep promising to get my stuff on display this year. Going to start with wall mounted cases for my prime figures. That should be happening soon. Turning the Wreck Room back into a Rec Room. It's suffered a decade and a half of neglect, but gradually restoring it a little each day. After that, I'll need a nice display cabinet for the playsets and vehicles. The trick is finding one to house lareg items like the Death Star and Ewok Village. The journey continues....
Sounds like things are getting interesting for you, mate! Stoked for you. "Always in motion is the future" Yoda once said. It's the truth. Enjoy the ride and good luck with the setup!
I find sometimes gel toothpaste works as well for cleaning and re-whitening figures.
I've never tried good ol Crest on any of my figures. Interesting.
@@GQJedi I actually used it on my Hoth Stormtrooper and Storm Shadow figure and it worked pretty well.
Very cool! Thanks for sharing that little tip. Always nice to have 2 methods. As the old saying goes, "There's more than one way to skin a cat". LOL.
Ahh, with regards to the weapons, your unarmed 'Death Squad Commanders' (I think their actual designation is Imperial Navy Troops/Marines) - these guys were indeed armed in Star Wars, see the Detention Block sequence where Luke Han and Chewie rescue Leia and I think you see them coming out the back-door of the Endor Station to engage in battle (after being lured out by Han etc etc).
Cool video - loads of toys for the boys.
That is true. I guess I think of "my" Commanders as the guys running the planet killing laser beam. LOL. But you are right about the Detention Block guys. Absolutely! And that was a great scene. "Boring Conversation anyway!" HA
Your channel is amazing! I collect vintage Star Wars on my channel and my collection doesn’t look as nice as yours! These tips are great! Also where did you buy your cases for your figures?
Thanks, buddy! The glass cabinets I got from IKEA a few years ago. Not sure if they still sell them or not.
@@GQJedi alright thanks!
No problemo!
I got the stan solo slave leia carded but the potf2 one on display.i got stans oola but went for the vc25 r2d2 with my original jabba.i see no reason not to mix them up and although I've not bleached anything yet, I have no problem in doing it.your display is stunning
Stan Solo toys are legit! Can't recommend them enough. Best of luck to you with your bleaching adventure. Thanks for the kind words!
Finally found the time to watch this. I, too, have crossed over to the Dark Side of repro (and retro) figures. How can you not love the Stan Solo line? I also frequent Trash Compactor and the Next 17 on Etsy. I’m down to the last few Last 17 figures and/or weapons to round out the line, then on to the rarer ships, playsets, and body rigs. Fun video, brother!
Best of luck finishing your run, Dwayne! It's a fun adventure :)
Thanks for the raiser tip. I was wondering if it can be usen on MOTU as well. The peroxide video helped me a lot.
You’re welcome, Ismael! 👍🏻
Awesome collection. I think that red astromech at 20:08 was actually owned by the rebels. Maybe Industrial Automation made two of the same😆 I like your Slave 1 display. Going to copy it if you don't mind but also add Lando and Leia. My OG figure collection stopped at the 79 back series. I do have some reproductions of the last 17 and all 8 original Kenner Ewoks but not all 17 original Kenner figures. I don't even have original weapons on all my figures. I had an unhealthy obsession buying multiples of figures to get as many varieties as possible. That plus vehicles chewed up most of my budget so original weapons and accessories had to be sacrificed. I couldn't justify the cost of the battle wagon so I bought the Robin hood version. Just need to get a 3D printed skull because let's face it, the skull is what makes that vehicle so damn awesome.
I get it man. There's a lot to try and collect from the Kenner line. It certainly took me a couple years to track it all down. The Ewok Battle Wagon was one of the last pieces I acquired. And yes, that Skull does make the ride complete. I actually found a 2nd wagon that is missing the skull and the drum. That's it. Debating on whether to complete it or sell it off with some other Kenner stuff I have. Either way, I'm happy to have a complete one in my collection. I honestly really love the Ewoks! :)
@@GQJedi Same here. Have my fingers crossed that Stan Solo will one day give us some new Ewoks. Between the village, catapult, wagon and glider, eight Ewoks is not enough.
Man, I'm totally fine with new Ewok additions. But between you, me and the gatepost, I highly doubt it will ever happen. People either love or hate the Ewoks in any form. But anything is possible I suppose. Let's keep our fingers crossed anyway :)
Fun and informative video GQ, Always love looking at your display and at vintage in general. I did gasp a little bit though when you picked up your A-Wing fighter with your bare hand and not your typical gloved hand.... 😉
Appreciate all the great tips and your willingness to go with aftermarket where applicable. Definitely a good way to fill in gaps and complete vehicles. A+ as always.
The infamous Jedi Luke black gloves. LOL. Shhhh...don't tell anyone. Yes, my line is complete. But when things start to get a little too rough for my liking, I will opt to upgrade when necessary by any reasonable means.
@@GQJedi Same here. Always on the lookout for a collection upgrade item too should the opportunity arise.
And of course, your secret is safe with me.
Upgrading is so much fun. When it comes to my figures, I have upgraded countless times. There's a great feeling when you replace a C6 figure with a C8 or C9 figure.
Phew!! Thank you. So glad to hear that! Was worried someone on here would find out. Haha.
Hey what peroxide paste did you use on the X-Wing?
I have a nice shuttle that has slight yellowing on the cockpit.
Hydrogen Peroxide Crème Salon 40 at any beauty supply store. Paint on with paintbrush or toothbrush and put outside in the sun.
Cool!
the force is strong with you. all about your memories not money worth*
Exactly. Collect for the joy in it not for the monetary value.
About to watch your video man, was wondering. Do you sell any of those gq jedi shirts?
You know, I don't have any extras made. Is that something that you would be interested in buying/wearing? Maybe if I got enough interest I would have a batch made.
@@GQJedi i would wear it lol
Good to know, Andres. I'll keep it in mind.
@@GQJedi
I would buy some GQJ shirts! :)
With the landspeeder if I leave it with its wheels out on a surface will it wear the springs out? I’m just don’t want to damage it
That I can't actually speak to.
Man-babies, I laughed out loud.
Just calling it like it is, Mark ;)
So I have been doing a deep dive into displaying my figures. I am a 50 year old man, that has kept most of my figures over the decades, it's just now I am realizing I am in a place where I can actually display these things.
You have some of the best videos online, sure there are others, but they don't look like Aston Kutcher....lol
I just wanted to say I love your approach to collecting and displaying, you don't get bogged down into vintage this and that and channel your collection to what you want.
The risers are a game changer, so thank you for that. Turns out the guy that sells them, lives in the town I used to live in for almost 20 years...lol
Do you have any recommendations for displaying a Jabba the Hut if I don't have the one that came with the base? I was thinking just a flat black rectangle, made out of wood or plastic.
Curious what you might suggest? Tonight, I literally just dug my collection out of storage, and looked at some of my figures that I have not taken the time to look in in decades, well that is about to change. Many are going to need a good bath and brushing and of course now some de-yellowing. Again thank you for that.
I have two black bookshelves that I just purchased. They are up now, and I will start to prep my collection for display, hopefully this week. I am thinking about making some videos to show how I went from cardboard box to a full display. You have a lot of great stuff, I always had a lot of figures but not a lot of ships. I am looking to recapture some of the creatures, like the rancor that I regrettably sold about 2 years ago and I never owned the Wampa, so I am going to try to find those, without breaking the bank.
Your videos are super useful, fun and funny. So I thank you!!
Mark
Stoked for you and your ever expanding/evolving collection. I personally like the way I have my Jabba displayed. But I've seen people build their own dioramas or order cardboard backdrops like the ones featured in my newest video. You really can't go wrong as long as YOU like it :)
Appreciate all your positive input and thank you for supporting the channel !
I'd like to suggest 2 possibilities-
1. That back in 1978, a vinyl cape would have been much more pliable than how they are today.
2. They cut the cape for the box photo.
The vinyl capes are amazing but they do have their limitations to some degree. Honestly, I think they only get in the way for figures like these, when you are seating them into a vehicle or "sitting" position. Otherwise, I can see no fault with their production or effectiveness come "playtime".
@@GQJedi I'm pretty sure I used to fold my Ben cape up so he could sit in the speeder
"You must do what you feel is right of course." - Ben Kenobi
What interior dimensions are your display cabinets?
They are the IKEA Detolf curio cabinets. Look that up for precise measurements. They are discontinued cabinets though.
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Vintage toys, vintage rules...... My toys, My rules.
Bingo.
In hindsight, Kenner really should have made replacement weapon packs. A baggy of rebel blaster, pop up sabre would have been good. But prob not that much money in it for them in reality.
Also, it would be good to see your thoughts on displays for ppl with limited space. I don't have a whole room free, and rotate mine round. I also don't have room to display ships etc, which is good for my wallet I guess 😀
Though I'm working on some stands/cases that will allow me to store and take out to display easily, and have some printed backdrops for them.
Kenner did make replacement weapon packs if I'm not mistaken. They also would ship kids accessory replacements if you lost yours back then. Any parts that were missing could be had for toys back in the day. You just had to mail them and tell them what went missing. Kenner Really Did Care! :)
My thoughts are this : Do what you can with what you have. Like all collecting, there is no official rule. You gotta work with what you've got. Plain and simple. Plenty of collectors swap out & rotate their collection pieces. It's the only way you'll ever see said items if you have limited real estate. It's what I would do. Luckily, I am not in said boat and have the luxury of displaying my whole collection with the exception of 3 pieces. The B-Wing, the grey Jabba Dungeon and my First 12 Action Stand. The rest of the entire collection is out in the open for viewing. Thank the Maker! I feel blessed.
@@GQJedi yeah. Rotating is best I can do. In some ways is nice, as they can look fresh again,after been stored away!
@@GQJedi and didn't know about the weapons packs, but I didn't grow up in the states,and I know most mail away stuff was only available to the US. I know I could have used a few replacements back on the day!
I don't have any problem with reproduction accessories completing a figure / vehicle / play set. An individual would've been on drugs to think that I'd hand over $150 dollars for a tiny vintage weapon. I'd rather spend that kind of cash on more figures.
One thing I won't ever do, is touch up the figures with paint. That's a step too far for me.
Personally, I'm also wary of the peroxide option. Who knows what kind of long-term damage it may do to the vintage plastic? Best be cautious and not try it, imo. It's not worth the risk. "Yellowing" can't be helped. These toys are old.
You've a lovely singing voice. Not nearly as lovely as Carrie Fisher's was (Holiday Special). 🤣
Yes, shelling out hundreds for a tiny weapon seems ludicrous. Yet it is a hobby and hobbies can be expensive. So it's all relative and you need to pick your battles. I haven't gotten into painting figures either. Customizing is cool but I'd rather track down a decent looking original Kenner fig than try to spruce it back up with paint. As for the yellowing, it's been awhile since I've done the method as have many other people. I don't see it damaging anything. But to each their own. And I doubt you guys will ever hear me sing again. LOL.
I agree on the peroxide method as it turns the red Imp. insignia orange or yellow on an AT-AT driver, for instance.
I agree on not painting an old figure also. :)
You right about the whole "yellowing" thing, even if you do get them kinda cleaned up the chemical breakdown of the plastic will eventually turn them yellow again anyway.
Yes the red insignia does turn yellow but that’s all that I’ve seen bad happen.
with all those yodas do you need to seek yoda still?
LOL
On FB is a seller how ask for a Stormtrooper blaster 20 € a piece and he is selling a bunch of them. I dont now that the Blasters are de Vintage Kenner blasters from Back in the day. He is apperently not a Star Wars Kenner toys lover its for the money so sad People how don,'t care the Kenner Star Wars toys.
As long as you stay true to yourself, nothing else matters.
no , that bantha thing dosent look like a toy from 1977 , its kinda a mess.
The Stan Solo Bantha is the best and only thing that even comes close to something that Kenner would have made. Not sure what you're looking at, guy.
@@GQJedi i just disagree with you , that's about it. i think you're wrong.